2006 Minnesota Statutes

62J.693 MEDICAL RESEARCH.
    Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, health care research means approved
clinical, outcomes, and health services investigations.
    Subd. 2. Grant application process. (a) The commissioner of health shall make
recommendations for a process for the submission, review, and approval of research grant
applications. The process shall give priority for grants to applications that are intended to gather
preliminary data for submission for a subsequent proposal for funding from a federal agency
or foundation, which awards research money on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis. Grant
recipients must be able to demonstrate the ability to comply with federal regulations on human
subjects research in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, title 45, section 46, and shall
conduct the proposed research. Grants may be awarded to the University of Minnesota, the Mayo
Clinic, or any other public or private organization in the state involved in medical research. The
commissioner shall report to the legislature by January 15, 2000, with recommendations.
(b) The commissioner may consult with the Medical Education and Research Advisory
Committee established in section 62J.692 in developing these recommendations or may appoint a
research advisory committee to provide advice and oversight on the grant application process. If
the commissioner appoints a research advisory committee, the committee shall be governed by
section 15.059 for membership terms and removal of members.
History: 1999 c 245 art 2 s 11